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IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo vs ASTM A959 XM-32

Strong Match — 94.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) and ASTM A959 XM-32 (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo is typically used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature, while ASTM A959 XM-32 is commonly used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1). IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A959 XM-32 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo vs ASTM A959 XM-32 is a 94.7% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 94.7%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo:
ASTM A959 .- IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H ASTM A959 16-8-2H IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH GOST 5632 12Kh13 ASTM A959 202 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH EN 10088-1 1.4006 GOST 5632 08X18H10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
94.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
94.7%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo ASTM A959 XM-32
Standard IS 1570 (Part 7):1992 ASTM A959:2011
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.08-0.16 0.08-0.15
Si (%) <=0.35 <=0.35
Mn (%) 0.50-0.90 0.50-0.90
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.025
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.025
Cr (%) 11.0-12.5 11.0-12.5
Ni (%) 2.0-3.0 2.00-3.00
Mo (%) 1.5-2.00 1.50-2.00
V (%) 0.25-0.40 0.25-0.40
N (%) 0.02-0.04 0.01-0.05
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo ASTM A959 XM-32
Tensile Strength 930-1130 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=785 MPa (0.2 % proof stress) Not specified
Elongation >=14% Not specified
Condition Bars, forgings, Q+T, thickness up to 150 (first row of Table 3) Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
ASTM A959 XM-32
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
Can IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo Be Substituted With ASTM A959 XM-32?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo and ASTM A959 XM-32 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 XM-32 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo and ASTM A959 XM-32?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo be substituted with ASTM A959 XM-32?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo and ASTM A959 XM-32 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 XM-32 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.